sled dog, any canine used in Arctic climates to pull a sled across snow and ice. The breeds most commonly associated with this work are the Siberian husky, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, Eskimo dog, and Laika—all large, powerful dogs with thick coats and high endurance.
What kind of dog is best for pulling a sled?
What Breeds Make the Best Sled Dogs? The Samoyed, Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, Chinook are some of the most well-known of the sled-dog breeds, and with good reason. Sled dogs probably evolved in Mongolia between 35,000 and 30,000 years ago.
What is the most popular sled dog?
The most commonly used dog in dog sled racing, the Alaskan husky is a mongrel bred specifically for its performance as a sled dog.
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